This documentary explores the landmark Supreme Court decision Miranda v. Arizonathat said criminal suspects, at the time of their arrest but before any interrogation, must be told of their Fifth Amendment protection againstself-incrimination and Sixth Amendmentright to an attorney. The decision led to the familiar Miranda warning that begins "You have the right to remain silent." (25 min)

Concepts

miranda rights

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Additional Tags

5th amendment, 6th amendment, miranda v. arizona, right to remain silent, miranda v arizona, 1966

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)